The Ritz-Carlton Services

The Ritz-Carlton provides service, food and beverages, tables and chairs, table linens, silverware and glasses, dance floor, and staging for your event. The rental of a ceremony location includes venue set-up.

It is our pleasure to also provide a wide range of special services to include the rental of special banquet furniture, glassware and textile, production of table seating plan and name cards for the event, development of wedding movie, and more.

Due to the specific nature of traditional weddings we can arrange customised koshas and stages, Arabic or Indian menus, traditional dance shows and a private ladies entrance. We can also assist you with welcome baskets, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts and a variety of other special amenities to help add that personal touch to your wedding.

Whether your reception is an intimate dinner or a lavish gathering, we offer a range of cuisines. From hors d'oeuvres and mezze to live stations and gourmet buffets or formal dinners with plated selections and synchronised service, all options are catered for. Your wedding professional will assist you with choosing from our extensive menu. A tasting will be scheduled to help you finalise your choices.

We are delighted to offer a selection of cuisines for any dietary need. Our Arabic culinary team can assist you in preparing traditional dishes as well as more international fare. Please consult with your wedding planner for more details.

Our creative and experienced pastry chef and dedicated pastry team will be delighted to make your dream cake come true. Should you have an image of the cake please share your idea as it will help us to match and exceed your expectations.

Based on our current banquet menus, you may expect to spend on average AED 250 per person for dinner. For weddings where alcohol will be served, this price does not include the cost of alcoholic beverages. Please be aware that our menu items and pricing are subject to change and are guaranteed 90 days in advance. Your final menu pricing will be based on your actual selections.

General Information

Although The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC often fills the most popular dates as far as one year in advance, other dates are typically available with less notice. Magical Samaya Ballroom is in the highest demand for Friday and Thursday nights. Please contact the hotel for more information about available dates.

Extensive parking for over 300 cars is available at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC. Our valet Gentlemen will park the cars on a complimentary basis. The cars are picked up at the dedicated street entrance to Samaya Ballroom Pre-function area.

Deposits are based on the number of guests, date and the space reserved. A deposit based on 25% of the estimated charges, is required to confirm banquet space. Estimated final balance is due 14 business days prior to the event.

General Information (continued)

If you wish to reserve a block of rooms for your family and guests, please notify your catering sales manager who can provide you with availability and special rates for a group of more than 10 rooms. Please note our check-in time is 3 p.m. and checkout is 12 p.m.

We recommend guest room reservations be made for a minimum two night length of stay with a check-in date of the night before the wedding and checkout the day after the wedding. This will eliminate the stress on the day of the wedding.

The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC features a beautiful spa, which welcomes the guests for relaxation, health and beauty.